Opening File: Bifrost Bridge
The Bifrost Bridge is a dimensional energy which allows instantaneous travel within the Nine Realms. It was used primarily by the Asgardians, who were able to use a Rainbow Bridge to harness the energy and access the Bifrost in order to travel to and protect those realms. The Bifrost was also able to be called upon using dark magic and can be imbued in any physical object, allowing its wielder and any in its vicinity to access the bridge at any time. The immense dimensional energy, given enough concentration, could also be used to destroy planets.
The Bifrost Bridge is a transit system used by Asgardians to travel to the various realms among the Nine Realms and numerous other planets. The Bifrost uses a powerful, rainbow-like energy drawn from the center of Asgard to create Wormhole-like portals that can instantaneously transport people and objects between realms, over millions of light-years of distance. On other realms, the Bifrost appears as a brilliant beam of white light that shines down on its surface, often leaving behind a rune-like pattern burned into the ground.
The Bifrost Bridge is composed of two physical structures in Asgard; Heimdall's Observatory and the Rainbow Bridge, which act as two components of a large machine that channels energy from Asgard to create the portals that allow for transportation. The Rainbow Bridge draws energy from the center of Asgard to Heimdall's Observatory where it is directed to its destination allowing transportation that is precise and accurate. The Bifrost also behaves like a tractor beam, drawing people and objects bathed in its light back to Heimdall's Observatory, such as people wishing to reach Asgard. The beam of energy projected by the Bifrost is powerful enough to destroy a realm/planet if it is allowed to remain open long enough.
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"If you the ability to go anywhere at any time what would it be? Some nice beach on a far off world? Go on an adventure and battle evil overlords? Or would you rather hang out in the one place you have known all your life? Sometimes the ability to go everywhere is pretty useless if you have everything you want or need." TOM watched as the file closed. "I mean, I can go anywhere in the multi-verse on my ship but why bother going to see all of existence when I can simply bring all of existence for you all to see? From here I can watch everything and see it all from the comfort of home with my friends."
A Clyde appeared behind TOM and Sara appeared in her holo form, waving at the camera. "Hello."
"Sometimes you don't need to go anywhere to be everywhere." TOM finished, ending his speech. "Now, on with the show."
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Phil Ken Sebben was a very busy man.
Between his duties as mayor of GrimmFall and Headmaster of Nevernest Academy he had a lot of work to do, especially when coordinating with the rest of world's heroes and special warriors to prevent their most dangerous enemy from destroying everything.
However recently problems seemed to be just piling up:
Homeworld Gems abducting three of the four Elementals.
Machines attacking the Hall of Heroes.
A two dimensional demon attempting to enter the physical world to wreak havoc.
A single person gaining the power of the fallen God of Thunder.
People from other dimensions arriving by accident or nefarious plans.
And the matter of a massive Gem construct in the center of the Earth.
'I really need a vacation.' Sebben thought as he stood in the briefing room of the Hall of Heroes, having decided to come and speak in person.
With him where most members of the Justice Friends, excluding Valhallen and Krunk who were last reported to be out in the Middle of Nowhere along with their two guests Kazemon and Lowemon. Team REYN was also there along with the newest arrivals, Artemis and Superboy. And last but not least was Garnet and Pearl of the Crystal Gems, deciding to come speak with him about the matter of the Cluster and two Homeworld prisoners now in custody.
"We have a lot of work to do, to say the least." Sebben said, starting the meeting. "Between the matter of this Cluster existing and other threats it's imperative that we get to work immediately. Now then, we know the identity of the machines that attacked the Hall of Heroes. I am told that you, Miss Garnet and your Crystal Gems know who they are."
Garnet nodded. "The Racing Drones."
Pearl shuddered, her eyes showing fear and anger at the mention of the machines. "A race of machines created by an ancient race that actually fought back against Homeworld and its approach to colonizing planets during the Rebellion. They destroyed many Gem settlements but they adopted what you call a Scorched Earth policy to many other planets, choosing to deny Homeworld the chance of colonizing them. Their creators attempted to decommission but they fled and took up residence here on Earth, trying to take over the colony we established here."
"Gems on both sides were shattered and harvested by these drones. They are even more merciless than Homeworld and much crueler." Garnet clenched a fist. "I remember…Watching as they shattered left and right…They are monsters in metal armor."
"And obviously they wanted something here." Sebben mused. "The problem is the Hall of Heroes keeps many secrets and many artifacts from ancient history. I will have to see for myself what it could have been. In the meantime, there is the matter of this Cluster and the two Homeworld prisoners in custody here."
"We need to build a drill to reach the center of the planet. We have to stop it before it is too late." Garnet stated.
"I believe you will best find help with DexLabs. They have the resources and the skills such a machine quickly." Sebben said. "And the two Homeworld Gems?"
"One is a Gem and the other is a Human. Possibly a descendent of people who were taken from Earth centuries ago. When I served…Homeworld, Pink Diamond abducted Earthlings as trophies of her conquest." Pearl explained. "Before coming here to this planet Homeworld had never met an organic species capable of opposing them like you had."
"I take that as a compliment." Yara whispered with a smirk before being silenced by Erika.
"Perhaps it'll be best if they are kept in your care." Sebben suggested. "Their knowledge of the Cluster will be needed."
"Agreed." Garnet nodded.
"What do we do about Amethyst? If she's discovered in Asgard…" Pearl didn't dare finish that sentence. "Homeworld's war with Asgard was every bit as brutal as the Rebellion."
"Hopefully Odin will understand she is not one from Homeworld." Sebben decided to move. "Now, Miss Artemis and Superboy."
The two perked up at the mention of their names.
"As you know, one of your fellow visitors was found and is with a Hunter team that by now has been assembled: Team SEKR. Given the seriousness of your situation and of the ones responsible for you being here I am assigning Team REYN to help you find Van Kleiss and aid you in returning back to your world." Sebben gestured to the Hunter team.
The leader, Ross stood up and greeted the two. "I am Ross Noften and this my team. Erika Ahlberg, captain of our airship the Stormfly."
The red haired woman waved at them.
"Our expert in mechanics, Yara Quill."
"Hi! I met Artemis already." Yara greeted with a happy smile.
"And North, the muscle of our team." The Ape Mobian bowed politely.
"Together we are Team REYN." Ross finished. "We specialize in missions related to the classified existence of the supernatural, Cryptids, Satyra and unearthing lost records of history from ancient cultures."
"Nice to meet you." Artemis replied, admitting to herself that this team looked impressive.
Ross reminded her somewhat of Aqualad but he seemed to be a bit more social and he was also dare she think handsome. Erika already made her think of a red haired Black Canary and the way she carried herself showed she was most likely just as skilled. She already met Yara and could tell she was a good kid, slightly hyper but was smart and reminded her a bit of Robin. As for North, she could tell he was the stoic and silent type and definitely the muscle.
"Hopefully when Scotty informs me that Team SEKR is ready both teams will be enough to stop Van Kleiss." Sebben said once the introductions were done. "In the meantime, Miss Spell and Phan Tone must return to Gravity Falls to deal with the mess there and Major Glory…"
"I will go with the Crystal Gems to DexLabs. I need to speak with someone there anyways." Major Glory nodded and stood up.
"Now then, if we all done here I can say this briefing is adjourned. And-"
"Sir, we have a guest at the front doors." Callie Briggs spoke up from behind as she brought up the security footage on the main screen.
"JOHNNY BRAVO! I know you're in there, young man! Come out now and explain why you've had your mother worried for the past twenty four hours!" A woman, middle aged it seems barked at the camera.
"Is that who I think it is?" Capital G asked.
"I believe that is the mother of our new Thor." Sebben raised an eyebrow and stood up. "I'd best go and speak with her. Hopefully her son will be back soon."
"Hey guys!"
Speak of the devil or in this case the Norse God.
Johnny and Amethyst stepped into the meeting room, along with Pops and Carl. "I made it back and boy you'll never believe the day we've had."
He stopped and looked around the meeting room with everyone staring at him and then at the security footage. "Mama?! Oh right, I went looking for her! I got to see her!"
He rushed out of the room, leaving a chuckling Amethyst. "Man, he's in trouble."
"Amethyst!" Pearl exclaimed in relief as she rushed up to the smaller Gem. "I am so glad you are all right. When I heard you were in Asgard I thought for sure you were a goner."
"Nah, those Asgardians are cool and Odin was even cooler." Amethyst said with a wave. "Johnny just had to fight a Frost Giant to prove his worth as the new Thor. The giant's name was Chip and he had nasty breath."
"A Frost Giant?!" Pearl and Erika, who shot out of her seat exclaimed. "And he beat it on his own!"
"Not without a little help but yeah." Amethyst shrugged. "Technically he passed the test but Odin said Johnny had one problem."
"A problem?" Pearl asked as Carl and Pops snickered. "He has the power of one the world's mightiest beings. What problem could he have?"
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(Flashback)
Odin pointed at Johnny. "You're a doofus."
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"Spot on." Pops nodded. "I love the boy like he's my own but that's the truth of it."
"Wait a second, based on old tales wasn't Thor a bit of a doofus-" Carl began before Pops clapped a hand over the young man's mouth.
"Ex-nay on the oofus-nay." Pops whispered to Carl.
"So yeah, Odin said that Johnny's not allowed in Asgard until he stops being a doofus." Amethyst shrugged. "That's how it is."
"The power of the thunderer in the hands of…that guy?" Artemis whispered, rubbing her brow.
"Don't be so quick to despair." Phil spoke up. "Johnny may have acquired an ill reputation among the fairer sex, but he has always retained…at least mostly good intentions in his actions. And I've noticed since he took the hammer that there has been a noticeable decrease in Johnny related complaints."
"Well yeah, after he got it he was too busy testing out his new powers and going to Asgard." Carl pointed out.
"He did kind of flirt with this Valkyrie chick for a second, but just once." Amethyst added. "And speaking of: Odin sent one to help Johnny learn to control his powers."
"A Valkyrie?" Phil's one visible brow arched upwards. "Here, on Earth?"
"Brunnhilde?" Erika asked eagerly.
"Nope." Amethyst shook her head. "Some silver haired girl named…Rossweisse?" She tried to sound the name out just before the woman in question stepped in through the doors behind her.
"Indeed." The Valkyrie said. "I am Rossweiss of the Valkyries and I will be in charge of teaching the new Thor his Asgardian powers while here on Midgard."
"Ah! Welcome to our world, good lady." Major Glory floated over and offered a hand. "It is always a pleasure to have more visitors from the halls of Asgard around. Valhallan has spoken most fondly of you and your fellow warriors."
"I would hope so." Rossweisse said, shaking the Major's hand. "I can't count on both hands how many times my fellow Valkyries had to knock him and his brothers into the dirt as they grew up. Anyways, High Father Odin had several suggestions for how to train young Johnny to access Prince Thor's powers."
"And what are those?"
"First off, I am told there is a descendant of one of Berk's tribes here in this room." Rossweisse answered as Erika stood up.
"I am. Erika Ahlberg, descendant of the Vikings who resided on the original island of Berk before its fall." Erika answered proudly.
"Good. Then perhaps you would know the way back to Berk." Rossweisse stated.
"I do." Erika answered, noticing a look on Pearl's face.
"One of the tests High Father Odin spoke of was the lonely chief resting in his volcanic domain, waiting for someone to send him to gates of Valhalla." Rossweisse explained. "That is perhaps the first place to start."
"You want to go there?" Pearl spoke up, earning everyone's attention on her. "I…During my own quest to capture Peridot I washed up on that island and I may have met this lonely chief you speak of."
"Perhaps you can enlighten us. But for now I must speak with Mrs. Bravo and I am sure we all have other things to do at the moment." Sebben stated, deciding to end the meeting. "Hopefully what troubles that comes our way can be handled before anyone else is hurt."
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"MAMA!"
"JOHNNY!...WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN, YOUNG MAN?!"
Johnny was shivering a bit now as his mother, Bunny Brave marched right up to him and glared angrily. "I went looking for you when I heard about the attack on the mall but I…ran off in the wrong direction and then I was picked up by Major Glory and then I…" He held up Mjolnir. "Picked up the hammer of Thor."
Bunny raised an eyebrow but could tell her son wasn't lying. "Oh Johnny, I was busy helping the children who were caught up in the mess. A lot of them came without parents or relatives to supervise them so I was busy. But it's sweet you wanted to help me."
"Thanks Mama." Johnny smiled. "And uh…I kind of got a lot of stuff going on right now."
"I can see. So, you're the new Thor huh?" Bunny said, taking in her son's new appearance. "Have you tried changing back to normal?"
"Not sure how to do that." Johnny shrugged.
"Simply wish it." Both Bravos turned to see Rossweisse step out of the building, followed by Phil Ken Sebben and Callie Briggs. "It is quite simple. Allow me to demonstrate."
There was a flash of light and when it was gone Rossweisse was no longer her Valkyrie armor. She was now dressed in a grey business suit and pants.
"Oh right. Mama this is Rossweisse. She's a Valkyrie." Johnny introduced. "She's supposed to help me with the Thor thing."
Bunny ran a critical eye over the so-called Valkyrie. She was a beautiful woman that was for sure and she gave off a serious air but she also seemed like any ordinary woman her age. "Really?"
Rossweisse offered a small bow. "Yes, Madam Bravo. High-Father Odin wanted Johnny to have a mentor to ensure his new powers wouldn't bring harm to anyone."
"Of course if Mrs. Bravo has any issues with this arrangement we can ensure these lessons are strictly supervised." Sebben offered.
"Actually, I don't have a problem." Bunny said, after giving Rossweisse a close look over. "Of course I would like the full story."
"No problem, Mama and I should introduce you to my new friends. One of them is a space rock and she's tough one who loves wrestling like me!" Johnny said, happy that he wasn't in trouble.
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"Ok, so let's see if I got this right, you guys are from an alternate reality where there are people with powers called Metas with heroes and villains. Plus, there are no Grimm on your world? At all?" Getting to know the heroes named Artemis and Superboy, Yara couldn't help but found it amazing and had a lot of questions about their world. But to learn there were no Grimm in their world feels like a dream for everyone.
"Yep, pretty much similar to yours but different." Artemis replied while getting to know the Hunters to compare the differences between their Earths.
"Must be a nice place without Grimm." North said, with no Grimm meaning no Fallen. To hear there are no Mobians or Faunus on their world intrigued and surprised him since there are infinite possibilities for the nature of the multiverse.
Superboy shrugged his shoulders. "And the continents are different like Russia doesn't have an ocean and your South America is much bigger than our own."
Then came another subject as they were making their way through the hallways led by Tiki-Torch and Capital G to the simulation room to help them improve their training.
"Can pretty much picture that being really different but it would be interesting to one day meet this Justice League you spoke of." Capital G became interested upon meeting them someday, especially meeting the heroes whose strong as Major Glory and fast as the Living Bullet or the Japanese heroes known as E-Male.
Any further conversation ended upon entering the room to prepare the simulation. "Ok, here we are everyone. This will help you two get the chance to start your training alongside our guests and the Legendary Warriors, when up against any associated with the Fallen its best to be prepared for anything in this world."
Tiki-Torch nodded and added. "Many possess Aura and Semblance as the main source of a Huntsman and huntress' ability to survive in battle against forces such as the Grimm Horde, even heroes possess it to keep the peace."
"Yeah, least then we now know after the last time. But even those robots pack a punch." Artemis thought to make some improvements for her weapons and maybe Yara or the heroes could give her some advice.
"So, who are we up against?" Conner asked, thinking either one of them with his super strength.
"Why do you think we're here?" Ross said with a confident smile. "Mayor Sebben called us to help out and I spoke with Major Glory about training you guys."
Yara grinned and slammed her fist into her hand with a grin that made everyone mentally flinched. "With Erika possibly making some plans or mission, consider us three your sparring partners. But don't think we'll go easy on you guys."
Ross mentally sighed and leaned to Capital G to whisper. "When she puts on her game face, prey for a merciful defeat."
North agreed by nodded as he knew what she was like and had to train her to control her excitement and emotional outbursts. This made both heroes raise an eyebrow and they looked at each other, but considering they were Class V Huntsmen it would be wise to not underestimate them. Aside from those who would be sparing the training room was cleared.
Ross revealed two twin swords that he named Night Stars.
Yara's weapon was a hover board she named Skyshark.
And North's weapon was a giant bo-staff named Ruby Dragon.
Artemis readied her bow while Superboy simply readied to attach. As soon was Capital G declared the match had begun Yara hopped onto her hover board and shot off into the air, firing blasters that were built into the sides. Superboy jumped in front of Artemis, acting as a shield while Artemis fired a bow at Yara but North leapt up, whacking the arrow away with his staff. Deciding to go on the offensive Superboy charged at North, launching a fist at the Ape Mobian's face but to his surprise North dodged and grabbed the young Kryptonian by the back and slammed him into the ground.
Superboy grunted but was otherwise unharmed and jumped back up. North stepped back, spinning his Ruby Dragon in one hand as he watched his opponent. Superboy attacked again, launching a barrage of punches but despite his muscular size North was agile as he was strong, easily dodging or parrying the blows with his staff. Artemis cocked another arrow back as Ross charged at her and fired, using only regular arrows in a sparring match. Ross easily blocked with one sword and closed the distance slashing at Artemis who quickly blocked with her bow.
Using her bow as melee weapon she swung and clashed with Ross who easily blocked her strikes. The way Ross moved and fought reminded Artemis of her own sister but Ross fought more skillfully to the point that the young archer believed he could easily take her sister down. He fought so well it was like he could predict her moves before she could even think them up.
"YAHOO!" Yara shouted, flying from above and fire several blasts that forced Artemis to jump back.
'She's an adrenaline junky!' Artemis thought as she somersaulted a few feet away. 'These guys are nuts!'
Superboy was not fairing much better against North. The muscular Mobian was so light on his feet he might as well have been a feather.
"You are obviously strong but your aggression reveals your moves before you even make them." North stated as he spun and moved around Superboy, almost literally dancing out of the way of each strike.
Superboy could not help but compare North to Black Canary in the way he fought. He had strength but he relied more on speed. He was a giant but he used it only to counterattack. He looked like someone not to tick off but he remained calm and composed through the spar.
It was obvious North was someone not to take lightly.
Still Superboy kept on the attack as he launched another fist at North who dodged but felt his Aura flare.
'From just mere glancing blow, his strength is enough to touch my Aura. If it wasn't up I would have quite the bruise.' North narrowed his eyes. 'He's stronger than me but he lacks the necessary training to use his strength to its full potential. And even if he can overpower me I still have the use of my Semblance against him.'
In the meantime Ross looked up at his flying teammate. "Yara, fall back. Let's make this fair for her."
"Aw…All right." Yara pouted but complied.
It wasn't exactly fair for there to be two against one in a simple spar anyways.
Ross then faced Artemis who readied an arrow and fired but Ross was too quick, easily dodging and slashing at her again.
'This guy….' Artemis thought as she barely blocked with her bow. 'I think he'd be more than a match for my dad. So this is what it must be like facing an elite hunter.'
"Not bad. You really been trained to fight." Ross said, breaking the lock. "Judging from the way you fight it's obvious you were trained since you were a little girl. Your reflexes are right up to the point of perfect and your aim is nearly flawless. It's easy to forget that with right training a human in peak physical condition can be formidable, even without the use of Aura."
"Thanks." Artemis replied, keeping her eyes trained on Ross. "I got to say you're probably as skilled as my mentors and I haven't even seen your super power, your Semblance yet."
"Who says you haven't?" Ross asked with a smirk.
"What?"
"Since we're going to be working together for a while I might as well tell you. My Semblance is called Foresight. It allows me to predict my opponent's movements seconds before it happens." Ross explained. "It comes in handy since I prefer to use tactics, speed and agility before strength. Truth be told when it comes to strength I fall behind North and Erika, being the third physically strongest member of the team ahead of Yara."
'A Semblance that predicts movement. No wonder he's so good but I have a feeling he's still strong without it.' Artemis thought as she went over what she knew in her head. 'These guys are like Metahumans but even then they're trained to fight like me or Robin. That's a lethal combination so I'm glad he's a good guy.'
"Now then," Ross smirked. "Are you ready for another round or do you want to see how your friend is doing against North?"
Artemis seemed confused but took the chance to look over and see how Superboy was doing. He seemed to be pushing North back, going on the offensive.
And there was something off.
North's body seemed to be glowing slightly as he tried to hit Superboy with his staff that seemed to have an effect on the Kryptonian as he grunted in pain when it collided with his arm. Seeing his weapon possibly damaging his opponent North decided to drop the staff in favor of hand to hand combat.
"It's over!" Superboy shouted, grappling with North, planning to knock him down.
Only when he tried his fist was grabbed by North and grunted when he felt the ape Mobian's strength suddenly increase enough that when North launched a fist forward, stopping mere inches from his face and yet Superboy was hit with a force so powerful he was sent flying across the room and crashing into the wall.
"Whoa!" Artemis' eyes widened in shock at how easily Superboy was knocked back. "Was that his Semblance? Super strength?"
"Kind of. It's called Primal Force." Ross answered. "North's Semblance works by channeling energy through constant motion in the body, building it up until he finally uses it against his opponents. All he had to do was wait until he gathered enough energy to unleash into a hit so powerful it didn't need to make contact."
Artemis was still impressed by the attack. 'Connor's Kryptonian heritage makes his skin stronger than even titanium. To even be able to knock him down with a single punch is amazing.'
'North used his training from Jade Academy, focusing his Aura or rather Chi to hit that boy without physically touching him. Good thing he did or he might have broken his hand.' Ross thought. 'Still, it's better than mentioning the training from Jade Academy for now. These kids are tough on their own, enough to make us work for a win in a one on one fight but still a long way from taking on the kind of fighters Sammael employs in either his fellow Fallen or the Invisible Hand.'
Superboy got back up, looking slightly dazed from the blow but still ready to fight but Ross held up a hand. "That's enough for now. It was a good warm up everyone."
"Aw…It's over?" Yara groaned as she hovered back down to the ground. "I didn't get the chance to show off my Semblance or the best parts of my Skyshark."
"Perhaps later, Yara." Ross said as the young girl jumped off and picked her board up. "I think we've had a good spar now but let's take it easy for a bit before we cause more damage."
North nodded and picked up his Ruby Dragon. "Besides, I think I underestimated my own self control in combat today."
'Something about Ruby Dragon affected the boy, even if I wasn't using my full strength.' North contemplated. 'If he had Aura and combined with his already impossibly strong body…He'd be a walking mountain with almost nothing to stop him. Perhaps the mystical properties in my staff are responsible but I have no way to know for sure yet.'
Seemed things were going to get very interesting very quickly.
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Name: Ross Noften
Race: Lion Faunus
Aura: Sage Green
Semblance: Foresight
Semblance Type: Psychic
Description: The use of Foresight allows Ross to follow and predict someone's movements seconds before it happens and counters them.
Weapon: Night Stars
Description: Night Stars, two swords as his primary weapons and very skilled in swordsmanship, they could attract each other using the gravity Dust in them and connect into a double-edged sword.
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Name: North
Race: Ape Mobian
Aura: Sun Yellow
Semblance: Primal Force
Semblance Type: Physical
Description: His semblance, the Primal Force works by using his body to channel the energy through motion and use the full force to strike his opponents.
Weapon: Ruby Dragon
Description: North's weapon is the Ruby Dragon, a bō staff use for his agility and martial art moves as an extension of his body. But also said to hold mystical origins and could extend at will by the user of the weapon.